Efficiency of microbial phytases in diets formulated with different calcium:phosphorus ratios supplied to broilers from 35 to 42 days of age
2016
ABSTRACTThe aim of this study was to investigate the efficiency of six microbial phytases (named of A to F) supplemented in diets (1500 FTU/kg) formulated with three different calcium:available phosphorus ratios (3.5:1.0, 5.0:1.0 and 6.5:1.0). Moreover, one positive control diet without phytase that was formulated with a calcium:available phosphorus (Ca:AP) ratio of 6.5:3.0 was also considered. The utilization of dietary nutrients, as well as the bone, plasma and performance parameters of broilers from 35 to 42 days of age was evaluated. Phytase D increased the P and magnesium plasma concentrations. Broilers fed diets containing phytase B showed a lower feed intake and weight gain, while the birds fed diets containing phytase E consumed more feed, gained more weight and excreted less total P. The highest Ca retention and also the best nitrogen utilization were determined when the diet contained phytase D or E. For all phytases evaluated, an increased in the dietary Ca:AP ratio increased the tibia ash cont...
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